Strong Communities Start Here.

At the heart of the YMCA lies the power to transform—both yourself and the world around you. From our exceptional fitness, personal training, sports and aquatics programs, to our extensive preschool and school-age programs, to our fun family and community events, the Y offers an array of options focused on strengthening bodies, minds and communities.

Get Involved

When you are involved with the Y, you help bring about lasting personal and social change. Whether you want to nurture the potential of children, improve your family’s health, or give back to your neighbors, your involvement with the Y will positively impact your community.

Stronger Together

Rates & Payment

Membership Categories

The Y of Metro Chicago offers several membership categories to meet the needs of the communities we serve, including:

Youth: 18 years of age and younger

Adult (19-26): 19 years of age to 26 years of age

Adult (27+): 27 years of age and older

Family: Two individuals in a committed relationship, residing at the same location, and all dependent children under the age of 19 or those children enrolled as a full-time student up to the age of 23.

Household: Two adults in a committed relationship with dependent children less than 19 years of age, unless child is less than 23 years of age and enrolled as a full-time student, and/or dependent adults all residing in the same household. This is to include elderly parents living with their children, live-in nannies or au pairs and dependent adult children with a disability.

Membership Dues

Upon joining the Y, the joiner’s fee and first month’s payment are due, prorated based on the date you join. Your membership dues can be paid in one of two ways: